Taunton Autism Support Group

New research on the relationship between Autism and Genetics.

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As of January 2010 we will be meeting on a Wednesday. It will usually be the last Wednesday of the month. We have now found a new venue. We will be meeting in Parmin Hall, Parmin Way, off Normandy Drive, Taunton, quite close to our previous venue.
January and February meetings will be in the [...]

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The Autism Bill has made it through its last parliamentary stage, and will now become the Autism Act 2009.

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The experience in Denmark shows autistic workers are an untapped resource.

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A decompression chamber may help children with autism, say researchers.

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Government plans to improve support for people with autism are expected to be outlined in parliament later.

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Government Announcement
In a joint Government statement to MPs, Phil Hope MP, Minister for Care Services, and Sarah McCarthy-Fry MP, Minister for Schools and Learners have announced a far-reaching set of initiatives to improve the lives of people with autism in England. The measures announced are a direct response to the Cheryl Gillan Autism Bill and address all the outcomes sought in the Bill.

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I thought you might be interested in hearing about an exciting new online community for parents and carers of children with autism. The community, called talk about autism, will allow you to talk to others about the issues surrounding autism, especially education and development of young people and children with autism.

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